Illinois High School Basketball - Breese Central can't hold off Mater Dei
December 30, 2024: Breese, IL 62230 Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL), 55-54 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Mater Dei upgrades its record to 10-6 on the year. The Knights host Litchfield (Litchfield, IL) to face the Purple Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, January 6. The Purple Panthers enter the match with a record of 6-7.
The Cougars now sport a 10-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Freeburg for a Cahokia - Mississippi match on Friday, January 3. Breese Central will face a Midgets squad coming off a 66-49 non-league loss to Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL). The Midgets record now stands at 5-8.